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Accessible instrument panel
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Jerry Marstall
Following are photos that show a 2-winged instrument panel that allows access behind the panel, forward to the firewall while standing outside of the cockpit. The center frame is constructed with aluminum "L" stock. Vertical piano hinges both sides of the center pedestal supporting each wing. Outboard of the wing is a single screw securing it. The glare shield is supported by a forward slot that it slips into. Gaining access behind the panel is as easy as removing the two wing screws, swinging open the wings and slipping out the glare shield. |
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Mike Steinsland
Never thought of that. Interesting On Wed., Dec. 7, 2022, 9:15 p.m. Jerry Marstall, <jerrylm1986@...> wrote:
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Michael Dunning
Jerry,
Does the center section come out at all? Always wondered how you access/installed everything mounted there. -- -MD #2827 (still thinking about planning on visualizing how to finish building) |
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Paul Fisher
Jerry, This is still the best idea that I wish I would have made. Working behind the panel through the leg holes is a horrible experience! Paul On Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 20:15 Jerry Marstall <jerrylm1986@...> wrote:
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Jerry Marstall
Thks Paul. Jm. On Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 9:31 PM Paul Fisher <rv7a.n18pf@...> wrote:
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I'm with Paul on this one Jerry. This is an extremely valuable mod, wish I had done this one. Sam On Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 8:15 PM Jerry Marstall <jerrylm1986@...> wrote:
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Anthony P
I copied Jerry's concept.
Can't wait to actually fly behind it.   -- Q2 N86KL |
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Good call! Jerry’s a really sharp cookie!
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Bruce On Dec 8, 2022, at 7:09 AM, Anthony P <solarant@...> wrote:
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Jerry Marstall
I chose to make the panel out of fiberglass. By curvin g a lip over the top and on the bottom, it provides enough rigidity. Then I used wrinkle paint. Fiberglass makes it easy to modify the panel when necessary because of a replacement or upgrade. Just glass in the old hole, cut a new one and wrinkle paint. Jerry On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 10:32 AM Bruce Crain <jcrain2@...> wrote:
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Jerry Marstall
OK Bruce. Check is in the mail. Jerry On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 10:32 AM Bruce Crain <jcrain2@...> wrote:
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Kevin Sheely
I made mine hinge from from the center console with removal of four nuts at the air vents. I can get to everything on the back of the panel. To do major work like I just did with replacing brake and fuel lines, it comes out in about 20 minutes. Kevin, Q200 dragger
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, 09:09:21 AM EST, Anthony P <solarant@...> wrote:
I copied Jerry's concept. Can't wait to actually fly behind it.   -- Q2 N86KL |
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